DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Talbot HB No. 852
Abstract: Requires the release of claims data to the agent of a group policyholder, in addition
to the policyholder, within 90 days of renewal of the policy after the agent certifies he
will limit the use and disclosure of the claims data as provided by federal regulation.
Present law provides for the release of claims data by a health and accident insurer within 90
days of renewal of the group policy to the group policyholder upon certification that the
policyholder will only use and disclose the data in compliance with federal regulation.
Proposed law retains present law but also provides for the release of the claims data to the agent
of the policyholder, and limits the claims data that must be released to the current and two
immediately preceding policy periods.
Proposed law provides that insurer shall not be required to release information protected as
confidential by federal law.
(Amends R.S. 22:978(E)(1)(intro.para.) and (a), (7), and (8); Adds R.S. 22:978(G))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the original bill.
1. Provided that an insurer shall not be required to release information protected as
confidential by federal law.